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SunrisePro Supreme vs Zwilling Side-by-Side Comparison

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SunrisePro Supreme vs Zwilling 4-Stage Manual Sharpener: Sharp Differences

Overall Verdict

The SunrisePro Supreme has its limitations, but we’d pick it over the Zwilling 4-stage manual sharpener any day.

The SunrisePro Supreme has a small, but strong and solid cylinder-shaped body with a thick suction base. It features only one sharpening slot, with tungsten carbide blades as abrasives. The sharpener is a bit tricky to use and it’s rigorous on the knife’s edge; however, it gets the job done quickly and effectively, as a convenience sharpener should. 

The Zwilling boasts a much more substantial build and all the gadgetry, but struggles to turn all these extras into practical use. It’s not only slower, but also couldn’t achieve the level of sharpness  produced by the SunrisePro. The only consolation was that the Zwilling produced a much finer edge, but we certainly expected a lot more for its price.

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Pros & Cons

  • Strong, sturdy build
  • Extremely quick sharpening
  • Great sharpness
  • Affordable price
  • Strong suction base (while it works)
  • Substantial weight
  • Sharpens both Asian and standard knives
  • Strong build, high-quality body material
  • Slot cover
  • Beautiful design
  • Suction base is surface-discriminatory
  • It can peel off a lot of metal
  • Brittle sharpening blades
  • Anti-slip pad doesn't fully cover the base
  • Awkward grip

Key Specs

Stages
1
2
Scissor sharpener
No
No
Abrasives
Tungsten carbide
Ceramic discs
Grit size
Coarse
Coarse, Fine
Dimensions
L2.3 x W2.3 x H2.6 inches
L9.3 x W1.7 x H3.1 inches

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$25,98
$29.53

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
7.5
4.7

Sharpening Time to Cut a Lemon

9.6
1.0
Sharpening Time
1 minute 5 seconds
3 minutes
Cutting Feel
Swift and smooth
Slightly forced

Material Retention

6.0
6.0
SunrisePro Supreme Material Retention
SunrisePro Supreme Material Retention
SunrisePro Material Retention
Medal dust on an abrasive slot on the Zwilling knife sharpener
Medal dust on an abrasive slot on the Zwilling knife sharpener
A bowl containing metal sharpening residue next to the Zwilling sharpener
Sharpening Time
1 minute
1 minute
Target Sharpness

Maximum Sharpness Achieved

8.0
7.0
ZWILLING Maximum Sharpness Achieved video
ZWILLING Maximum Sharpness Achieved video 1
Sharpening Time
6 minutes
6 minutes
Sharpness Level
8 (Chicken breast with skin, 1 swipe)
8 - (Chicken breast with skin, 2 swipes)

Edge Smoothness

5.0
7.3
SunrisePro Supreme Edge Smoothness
Close up view in vignette of the knife blade and edge after sharpening with the Zwilling

Design

Overall Design Scoring
8.0
7.5

In the Box

SunrisePro Supreme In the Box
The Zwilling Henckels knife sharpener in between its clear plastic case and instruction manual

Dimensions

SunrisePro Dimensions
The Zwilling handheld sharpener with arrows and figures showing its dimensions
Length
2.3" (5.8 cm)
9.3" (23.6 cm)
Width
2.3" (5.8 cm)
1.7" (4.3 cm)
Height
2.6" (6.6 cm)
3.1" (7.9 cm)
Weight
2.3 oz (65 g)
11.2 oz (318 g)

Build Quality

8.0
7.8
SunrisePro Supreme Build Quality
The Zwilling Henckels 4-stage knife sharpener standing on a surface

Working Section

SunrisePro Supreme Working Section
The working section of the Zwilling with 4 abrasive slots on a frame and its clear cover
Levels of Sharpening
Coarse
Sharpen, Polish
Abrasive
Metal blades
Ceramic blades
Mechanism
Pull through
Pull through
Sharpening Angle
20 degrees
15 degrees, 10 degrees

Base

SunrisePro Supreme Base
The Zwilling sharpener lying on a surface with its base in full view
The Zwilling sharpener lying on a surface with its base in full view
The Zwilling sharpener’s base and base pad
Material
Silicone
Plastic
Feet Type
Suction cup
EVA pad

Grip

8.0
6.5
SunrisePro Supreme Grip
The grip of the Zwilling 4-stage knife sharpener
The grip of the Zwilling 4-stage knife sharpener
A hand holding the Zwilling knife sharpener and a hand resting on the table
Material
ABS plastic
ABS, EVA

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
7.0
8.2

Slot Arrangement

10
10
SunrisePro Supreme Slot Arrangement
The working section on the Zwilling sharpener, with 4 slots featuring Coarse and Fine gits for standard and Asian knives

Insertion

7.5
9.0
SunrisePro Supreme Insertion
Top view of a knife being sharpened with the Zwilling pro 4 stage sharpener, the sharpener being held in one hand

Pulling Through

6.0
7.5
2 hands holding and sharpening a kitchen knife with the Zwilling Henckels 4 stage knife sharpener

Stability on a Clean Surface

6.5
7.5
2 hands holding and sharpening a kitchen knife with the Zwilling knife sharpener on a countertop

Stability on a Wet and Dirty Surface

3.0
6.0
2 hands holding and sharpening a kitchen knife with the Zwilling 4-stage sharpener on a salt-sprinkled countertop